Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
The only thing crazier than love is family.
An American-born Chinese economics professor accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding, only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 15 August 2018 |
| Genre | Comedy, Romance |
| Director | Jon M. Chu |
| Starring | Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh |
| Runtime | 121 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 7.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 74/100 · IMDb 6.9/10 · TMDB users 7.0/10 |
| Box office | $239 million worldwide |
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What kind of watch this is
Crazy Rich Asians is a 2018 romance-comedy directed by Jon M. Chu. It runs 121 minutes, which is enough time to watch a wedding turn into a turf war. Constance Wu and Henry Golding lead the cast, navigating a world where the only thing crazier than love is family. The film leans into its excess, treating the spectacle as the main character. It is a bright, fast-paced look at a world built on old money and older grudges. The glitter is real, even if the stakes are entirely social.
What the critics said
Critics generally warmed to the film, though the numbers tell a slightly different story. Rotten Tomatoes reports a 91% approval rating based on 374 reviews, while Metacritic assigns a 74 out of 100 metascore. Joe Morgenstern of The Wall Street Journal called it "bright, buoyant, and hilarious," highlighting the cast's energy. Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post described it as an "escapist rom-com delight." Karen Ho in Time magazine noted its cultural significance, framing the movie as an uphill battle against superhero audiences. The consensus leans on the performances and the visual spectacle, suggesting the genre still works when it commits to the bit.
How it did with audiences
Against a $30 million production budget, the film took in $239 million worldwide. That gap translates to a $120.8 million net profit, a calculation Deadline Hollywood made by weighing all expenses against revenues. On TMDB, users give it a 7 out of 10. IMDb audiences scored it 6.9/10 as of February 2026.
What came next for the cast
Constance Wu moved from indie dramas to blockbusters like Hustlers. Michelle Yeoh jumped from action franchises to a lead in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Gemma Chan shifted from Transformers to Marvel. The credits list these shifts. They do not prove the film caused them. Sometimes a career just changes lanes.
Where it left its mark
Crazy Rich Asians is often cited as a milestone for Asian representation in Hollywood. It was the first major US release since The Joy Luck Club (1993) to feature an Asian cast. Its success, generating a $230 million profit on a $30 million budget, is said to have paved the way for major studios to center Asian culture and stories. Ke Huy Quan, who quit acting in 2002, credited the film with inspiring his return. He admitted to "serious FOMO" seeing his fellow Asian actors on screen. That comeback led to Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), starring Michelle Yeoh. Both won Academy Awards.
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